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NerdCalci

Calculator for nerds with variables, syntax highlighting, and file sessions
New in version 3.8.5
- Fixed app crash when using the power operator (^) on Android versions earlier than 12 (Issue #152).
- Improved pow() stability for large and edge-case exponents (Issue #149).
- Fixed suggestion popup from obscuring shortcut bar (Issue #143).
NerdCalci is a powerful calculator designed for nerds and power users who need more than basic arithmetic.

Features:

- Offline - Works without internet
- Variable support - Define variables and reuse them in calculations
- Percentage calculations - Natural syntax like "20% of 50000" or "15% off 1000"
- Unit conversions - Natural syntax like "10 m in feet" or "100 kmph to mph"
- Custom functions - Define your own functions with multi-statement support and scope isolation
- Dynamic variables - Quickly compute block sums (`total`) and averages (`avg`)
- Syntax highlighting - Color-coded numbers, variables, operators, and comments
- Smart error diagnostics - See human-friendly explanation of math or syntax errors
- Auto-completion - Smart suggestions for variable names
- Comments - Document your calculations with # comments
- Multiple files - Organize calculations in separate files with auto-save
- Pin files - Keep frequently used files at the top
- Search - Search your files easily
- Duplicate files - Create a copy of a file with a new name
- Undo/Redo - Up to 30 steps per file
- Backups - Automatically or manually backup your files to app storage or a custom folder
- Restore from backups - Restore your files from backups
- Copy with results - Copy calculations with their results
- Export - Share your calculations as a PNG image or a multi-page PDF
- Dark/light theme - System, dark, or light mode support
- Line numbers - Easy reference and navigation

Perfect for:

- Quick calculations with reusable values
- Budget planning and financial calculations
- Unit conversions and formulas
- Educational purposes and learning
- Any scenario where you need to document and reuse calculation values

NerdCalci combines the simplicity of a calculator with the power of a text editor. As a capable alternative to text-based calculators like Numi, Calca, and Soulver, it is ideal for developers, students, accountants, and anyone who frequently works with numbers.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 3.8.5 (385) suggested Added on Apr 23, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.vishaltelangre.nerdcalci.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 3.8.4
    - Stabilized the power operator (^) with safety limits and human-friendly error reporting (Issue #149).
    - Added support for scientific E-notation and ensured that Euler's number constant is only through 'e' (Issue #150).
    - Fixed deletion and renaming issues for newly duplicated files when synchronization is enabled (Issue #148).
  • Version 3.8.4 (384) - Added on Apr 20, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.vishaltelangre.nerdcalci.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 3.8.3
    - Stabilized Rational mode with smart rational approximation for irrational numbers (Issue #140).
    - Throws an error for ambiguous division of unitless values by quantities with units (Issue #138).
    - Small non-zero values now use scientific notation instead of rounding to 0.00 (Issue #141).
    - Optimized app startup by removing flickering loading indicator (Issue #139).
    - Reduced app size by enabling R8 minification and resource shrinking, and removing unused legacy Material library dependency.
  • Version 3.8.3 (383) - Added on Apr 19, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.vishaltelangre.nerdcalci.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log